'American Hustle', David O.Russell's 1970s caper, leads the pack this year with six nods, in the foremost categories.

'12 Years' also sees Michael Fassbender (Irish) up for Best Supporting Role for his turn as a ruthless, demonised landowner.

And fellow Irishmen U2 have been nominated for their song 'Ordinary Love' from 'Mandela Long Walk to Freedom'.

It's a good day for Steve Coogan and his team. As well as the inclusion of 'Philomena' for Best Film, Dame Judi Dench has been nominated for Best Actress for her title role in 'Philomena', while Coogan himself and co-writer Jeff Pope were shortlisted in the Best Adapted Screenplay category.

'Philomena' tells the story of how journalist Martin Sixsmith helped Irish woman Philomena Lee trace her son, sold to American parents by nuns.

Another Brit celebrating today is Sally Hawkins, earning a nod for Best Supporting Actress for 'Blue Jasmine'. This film also saw nominations for Cate Blanchett (Best Actress) and Woody Allen for his screenplay.

6,000 members of the Academy will have voted for their favourites this year, with them due to vote again now the nominations list is public.